Some last few maternity photos!


Okay so here are my last few maternity photos! I didn’t get a chance to post them before because it was so close to my due date I simply was not up to it! Let’s be honest…I wasn’t up for much in those days. Every time I got a chance to get an outfit shot it was a victory.  These looks ended up being some of my favorite winter maternity looks.

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In Thyme.

Here is an outfit I wore at 36 weeks. I thought I would post it even though it’s a little late since it was one of my favorite looks during my pregnancy. All of the pieces are from Thyme. Which store turned out to be a lifesaver for maternity clothes! The blazer will still work to wear after my pregnancy….as will the blouse. I’m all about versatility!

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Blazer, blouse, pants ~ thyme, jewelry, clutch ~ stella & dot, shoes ~ spring

Chambray and Floral

This chambray shirt is super cute with the leather details. It’s a boyfriend fit, so even though it’s non maternity it fits! Worn with a long tank underneath its great for a substitute of a blazer or cardi. Found at Express.  I am 35 weeks here.

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and the winner is…

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Desiree H! @heavensangel2387

Congratulations!! You have won a $25 dollar gift certificate from Pink Blush Maternity and a surprise stella & dot piece!  Please email me your contact information to style@michaelamerkley.com.

Pink Blush Maternity Giveaway!

Exciting Giveaway announcement!  I am partnering with Pink Blush Maternity for a Giveaway!

Winner will receive a $25 Pink Blush Maternity Gift Card, and a surprise stella & dot item!

*details to enter below.

I have been “pinning” Pink Blush Maternity clothing for awhile now, and was so excited to be asked to partner with them for a giveway.  Their clothes are not only comfortable and affordable, but very stylish and on trend!  They are so versatile…easy to dress up or down.  Definitely check out their site and see for yourself.

Here I am wearing their Blue/Red Triangle Tunic…perfect for maternity or nursing.  I wore it as a dress, belted with tights.  A more casual approach would be with skinny jeans and scarf.  Cute worn casual or dressy!

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In the Stars.

 

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20140114-124407.jpgBlazer ~ Forever 21, Top ~ Motherhood, Skirt ~ Target, Shoes ~ Nine West,
Jewelry ~ stella & dot
Stay tuned for more ways to wear this super comfortable non maternity star skirt!

In Stripes.

Casual look for today’s post!  Stripes and a cable knit, fur trimmed vest.  Love these new maternity jeans I bought recently from Motherhood.  So great when you can find some stylish maternity pieces!  I am wearing the “phoenix pendant” from stella & dot.

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In Pink.

This shirt dress is a perfect example of why you don’t need to wear only maternity clothes when you’re expecting.  I bought this from Target at the end of summer well before I was showing.  I bought one size up from what I normally wear and could have worn it belted without a baby bump.  It will be cute to wear in the Spring when my body is transitioning back to normal!  I added some edgy, glam accessories, but kept it to black and silver…with bright pink, one or two other elements is all you need.  I am 28 weeks here. 🙂

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IMG_0477 - CopyShirt-dress ~ Target, Jacket ~ Winners, Booties ~ Winners, Studded Belt ~ Michaela’s own, Jewelry ~ stella & dot, Clutch ~ stella & dot

Arizona Babymoon.

We had our babymoon in October and it was a warm, relaxing and overall good time away for our one last trip with the two of us before the baby comes!  So many people keep saying…”Oh, you can still travel with your baby!”  Yes…we realize this.  However, life changes after you have kids and we totally plan on taking our baby with us on trips!…but that obviously won’t be the same as just the two of us, nor would it be the same even if we left the baby at home…(it’s totally fine to leave them by themselves, right?)  So…yes, we wanted one last trip before the baby comes!  We have been just the two of us for five years (our anni was November 20th) and are very used to basically doing whatever our selfish little hearts desire.  So, we know we are in for a change!  But we want that change!!  It’s been an answer to prayer, and a fulfilment of our dreams to have this baby.  We are so excited and blessed to be having this baby enter our lives in the New Year.  Here is a post of my outfits with my new baby bump during our holiday.  I literally just started showing something when we left!  It was super fun to dress summery with a baby bump, even just for a week.  I was very happy to cover up again once I got back however…all those “extra bits” needed some coverage. 🙂  I am 23 weeks here.

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Mommy to be…

I have taken forever to finally get a photo announcing my pregnancy!  I am 20 weeks!  So five months and two weeks.  Time really does go by fast, and yet I literally can’t wait until we get to meet our bundle of goodness.  Although…I do feel like we’ve already met since my body no longer feels like mine and I’m very aware of sharing it! 🙂

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